N.J. Gov. and Shock Jock Spar Over Postpartum Remarks
Friday January 28, 2005
"In a heated, face-to-face confrontation, acting Gov. Richard Codey and a radio personality clashed last night over comments the shock jock made about first lady Mary Jo Codey's well-publicized battle ... Read More
Suicidal Man Charged With Murder in Train Wreck
Friday January 28, 2005
On January 27 Los Angeles County prosecutors charged a man with 11 counts of murder, one for every person who died in a three train wreck after he backed out ... Read More
Genetic Link Found for Depression
Tuesday January 25, 2005
A mutant gene that starves the brain of serotonin, a mood-regulating chemical messenger, has been discovered and found to be 10 times more prevalent in depressed patients than in control ... Read More
Antidepressants for Kids: Proposed FDA Guide
Thursday January 20, 2005
The FDA has written a proposed Medication Guide about Using Antidepressants in Children or Teenagers and sent this Medication Guide to all the sponsors. The FDA hopes to finalize ... Read More
Postpartum Depression
Tuesday January 18, 2005
Pregnancy brings about many hormonal shifts. These dramatic shifts can sometimes affect mood. This is commonly known as the "Baby Blues".
Dysthymia: Chronic, Mild Depression
Monday January 17, 2005
Dysthymia is a milder, chronic form of depression. It may periodically have episodes of major depression superimposed upon it. When this occurs, it is known as "double depression".
Atypical Depression
Sunday January 16, 2005
Do you experience such symptoms as being able to temporarily feel better in response to positive events, excessive sleep, overeating, heaviness in your arms and legs and a sensitivity to ... Read More
Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania
Monday January 10, 2005
Andy Behrman pulls no punches in this revealing look at the experience of being bipolar and what it is like to be treatment resistant and undergo ECT.
Forum: Has Anyone Had ECT?
Monday January 10, 2005
Has anyone had ECT and would like to discuss the whole procedure and side effects? My friend is having it today and it would really help to know what ... Read More
For Deep Depression, More Sensitive Electroshock
Wednesday January 5, 2005
Although not without side-effects--memory loss being perhaps the worst--electroconvulsive therapy today is much more safe and humane than one might imagine. Read the story of a Connecticut grandmother ... Read More
More SI Resources
Monday January 3, 2005
A compilation of more locations around the Internet where you can find information about self-injury.
Self-Injury Factsheet
Sunday January 2, 2005
A self-injury factsheet directed towards parents of self-injurers.
Self-Injury Help
Saturday January 1, 2005
Contrary to popular belief, self-injurious behavior has more to do with survival than suicide. It involves inflicting pain and injury in order to provide release from overwhelming emotional suffering. ... Read More